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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1941
Page
6
A municipal power failure disrupted activity at the Clwie Theatre delaying a film screening until 11:45 pm. Parliament House also reported outages affecting operations during the incident.
The Parliamentary Labour Party yesterday affirmed party authority over appointing committees of investigation. It endorsed continued leadership in setting up committees and electing representatives to the Parliamentary feed Committees. It criticized the Apple and Pear Scheme and urged the appointment of a select committee of inquiry.
The ACT Secondary Schools swimming carnival at Manuka Pool saw numerous records fall. Morcombe of High dominated multiple events, guiding High School to the senior cups while St. Christopher's and Grammar claimed other relay and cup honors amid a high‑stakes and fast meet.
Jockey A Thomas rode All Praise in the Mulder Handicap at Victoria Park Sydney. He fell ill after the event and was admitted to hospital with condition reported as satisfactory. All Praise finished second amid interference and stewards recommended possible action against Behie Minn for dangerous riding at a Malden Welter handicap.
In a school swimming meet, J Schneider dominated multiple events with strong times. Notable finishes include 39 yards breaststroke won by Brophy ahead of Lucker and Schneider. 33 yards backstroke led by Schneider with Lucker and Brophy close behind. diving won by Israel with Brophy and Townsend taking second and third. relay title claimed by St Christopher's with High Grammar placing.
The Canberra Amateur Swimming Club hosts a weekly carnival at Manuka pool with events across senior and junior divisions including a junior mixed diving championship won by E. Morcombe for the last two years. The Davies Cup water polo semi final pits Cadeta against Eastern Suburbs. the final is set for next week between the Canberra club and tonight’s winner. Referees include P Bruce.
A UK based Australian and New Zealand contingent trained in England and moved to the Middle East, joining the 7th and 5th Divisions under Royal Navy protection. The visit boosted morale with London air raid drills and a wave of weddings as Australians in Britain supported the war effort.
The Lord Mayor Alderman Crick plans four memorial appeals to honor Banjo Patterson the Australian poet and author with a meeting at Sydney Town Hall to perpetuate his memory.
Acting Prime Minister A W Fadden is elected unopposed as Leader of the Country Party. He has served as Deputy Leader since October deadlock. Page and McEwen chaired the leadership vote, with no deputy leader to be appointed now. The party pledges unity and full support for Australia’s war effort.
In Australia the RAF recruitment depots report most recruits ask when they will go overseas. Training speed and fit determine departure, with patriotism cited as motive. Officers say pay matters little. recruits want to serve, learn quickly, and avoid wasted time.
In the House of Representatives yesterday the Minister for the Army Mr Spender said he saw no objection to issuing second hand reconditioned posts to military trainees and training units. The remarks highlight a push to reuse equipment for training purposes amid ongoing defence needs.
A long list of broadcast times shows a diverse Canberra radio lineup with news, music, talks, plays, weather, stock quotes, and cultural programs across the day. Notable entries include BBC Relay Dinner Music, The Crier by Night, and War Diary segments.
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